1286.0 - Family, Household and Income Unit Variables, 2005  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 01/06/2005   
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STANDARD OUTPUT CATEGORIES

37. The standard output categories are the same as the input categories.

Couple only
Couple with dependent children
One parent
One person
Inadequately described
38. As Income unit composition is a flat classification, the categories may be grouped and subtotalled to suit different analytical purposes. For example:

Couple
Couple only
Couple with dependent children
One parent
One person

or

Income units with dependent children
Couple with dependent children
One parent
Couple only
One person


Mandatory output information

39. Although all output stated above is standard, there must be glossary definitions for every standard output label used.



MEASUREMENT ISSUES AND RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS


RELATED CLASSIFICATIONS

40. The 'Income unit composition' classification is related to the following classifications:
  • 'Relationship in household'
  • 'Household composition'
  • 'Family composition'
  • 'Social marital status'

41. Changes to any of these classifications cannot be considered in isolation and all possible ramifications concerning the other classifications must be investigated before any changes are adopted.




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